There is a corner of the basketball world, populated largely by those self-identifying as fans of the Washington Wizards, who believe John Wall's time with Team USA was essentially over before it started.

John Wall is one of them.

The All-Star point guard's invitation from Team USA arrived late in the process. His exit came earlier than hoped.

The NBA leader in total assists this past season spoke with CSNwashington.com on Saturday at his charitable foundation's "Back2School" event for children in Washington. Asked if he was given a fair shot to make the final 12-player roster, Wall said, "Nah, I don’t think so, but it’s a part of the game. I’m just happy to have the opportunity to be there and represent my country. I wish them the best of luck and hope they can win gold."

Wall previously participated with Team USA on the junior level, as a member of the Select roster chosen to train against the 2012 U.S. Olympic team and with the National team in 2013.

Several players from the initial group of 28 passed on competing internationally this summer, including point guards Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook and Deron Williams. Those absences combined with Wall's breakout performance in his fourth NBA season led to the invitation.

Wall didn't use the relative lateness of the invitation as an excuse, especially since he's shown plenty in the past.

"I’ve been (around) for four years in a row. I think that’s enough time," Wall said. "Everybody had the same fair amount of time as far as being (in Las Vegas) and playing. I think [Team USA] already had kind of in their mind what they wanted to do and what decisions they were going (to make)."

USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo and head coach Mike Krzyzewski are the primary decision makers for the men's national team.